2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 424 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Consul |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
